traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    oncall NP compensation

    traumaRUs replied to kaylie1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    250 per weekend of telephone
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    What Type of Setting Do You Work In?

    traumaRUs replied to GinaCat's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work in dialysis clinics and hospitals. I travel
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    You might want to avoid this recruiting company

    traumaRUs replied to nomadcrna's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is a hard fought battle among APNs in all specialties. I have several friends that have their doctorate and when we are in the professional setting, I 100% call them Doctor - they did the work,...
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    Mod I and Mod A what does it mean?

    traumaRUs replied to NursingBro's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moving to nursing student assistance
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    need help with stasis ulcer!!

    traumaRUs replied to Oskie06's topic in Home Health

    What about revascularizing the
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    You might want to avoid this recruiting company

    traumaRUs replied to nomadcrna's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I do agree that if we as APNs go the distance to obtain a doctorate, that we should be addressed as Doctor when in a professional setting. Its nice that they made this right with
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    nclex in a few weeks

    traumaRUs replied to kemifair's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Merged multiple threads, same
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    Best tablet to use?

    traumaRUs replied to brandonw's topic in General Students

    I can speak to the durability of the ipad. I have an original iPad that I have encased in an Otterbox - indestructible - all grandchildren use it and it rocks. I had an iPad 2 also that I used for...
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    nursing nutrional scope of practice

    traumaRUs replied to mreshu's topic in General Nursing

    APRNs CAN and DO write diet orders. I do it all the time. I do consult with dieticians but I am the one writing the order. As to obesity related issues, I would think public health administration...
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    duty to inform spouse?

    traumaRUs replied to its_meee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moving to Nursing Student Assistance
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    Warm scrubs?

    traumaRUs replied to fsh1986's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Under Armour works well too for underwear - keeps you
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    Do LPNs/LVNs have to give up their license to work in dialysis?

    traumaRUs replied to Let's help out's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    In IL, I work with an LPN who does the job of a tech but gets paid as an LPN. Also, she did NOT have to pass the tech certification
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    Fresenius -- Granuflo-- were patients harmed?

    traumaRUs replied to anurseadvocate's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    So sorry for your Aunt's
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    Can you work as a staff nurse as an NP?

    traumaRUs replied to GinaCat's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    However, we all know that as RNs we are BUSY, BUSY, BUSY. It doesnt take much to miss something that as an NP making the care decisions wouldnt make. Also, you need to have your malpractice...
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    Please help.. Any nurses with a DUI?

    traumaRUs replied to hunny82's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Moved to Nursing Licensure with Criminal History
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    I would like to hear form those that have refused the mandatory Flu Shot.

    traumaRUs replied to Anniehow's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Im an APN and I choose not to get a flu shot. I wear a mask around pts and I explain that I dont wish them to become
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    Runny nose during shift

    traumaRUs replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in General Nursing

    Per our terms of service we dont allow asking or giving medical advice. I guess the bottom line is to see your provider and good luck with getting to the bottom of
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    Join ANNA?

    traumaRUs replied to Reg_Nurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Chisca - good
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    Please be prepared for your interview...

    traumaRUs replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the tips Larry. I also want to add that sending a thank you note might be old-fashioned but in this day and age of few jobs and very qualified applicants, it can make you stand out just a...
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    Newly licensed LPN

    traumaRUs replied to halleghir's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Moving to LPN
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    Nurses with Hemodialysis Access in place

    traumaRUs replied to debralynnrn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm an APN in a large nephrology practice. We usually have a 20 lb weight limit for the arm with an access in place. However, that said, many of my dialysis pts work full time and its been proven...
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    Phone, cell, beeper and texting.

    traumaRUs replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    In a word, HIPAA. I'm an APN and I use only my cell phone. My voicemail on my cell phone states who they have reached, which practice I work for and to leave a brief
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    How do you respond to a patient asking about an advertised drug.

    traumaRUs replied to Floridanurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    lol - no - I get back to my pts - usually the same
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    NP in Illinois doing invasive procedures?

    traumaRUs replied to bwknp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh and another resource would be the IL Society of Advanced Practice Nurses
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    NP in Illinois doing invasive procedures?

    traumaRUs replied to bwknp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You might look to Great Plains Orthopedics or Midwest Orthopedics in Peoria, IL. I know a couple of PAs there that do joint aspirates as some of my pts have had them done by